Prototypes of a novel vaginal ring design being put to the test in a study that will inform final design of a dual-purpose ring for prevention of both HIV and unplanned pregnancy
Researchers who are developing a dual-purpose vaginal ring to protect women against both HIV and unplanned pregnancy for a month at a time have begun a study to evaluate prototypes of the ring among women in the United States, South Africa and Zimbabwe, the results of which will help determine the actual product to be tested in the first clinical trial.
March 2024
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Authors: Eurekalert
Health Risks(s):
- HIV
- Unintended Pregnancy
Product type(s):
- IVR
- MPTs
Topic(s):
- MPTs
- Development
Region(s)
- Africa
Additional Keywords:
MATRIX, USAID, ring, South Africa, United States, Zimbabwe, nonhormonal, non-ARV